Welcome to Manistee County, Michigan

A Pure Michigan Passion Destination in Northwest Michigan.

Natural beauty. It’s northern Michigan’s claim to fame, and it flourishes in Manistee County. There are no big cities or suburban sprawl in our section of the Pure Michigan Mitten. Enjoy our 25 miles of sandy Lake Michigan shoreline, three Lake Michigan harbors, inland lakes, 270 miles of rivers and four-season fisheries. Visit our charming, historic towns and marvel at our fertile farms and lush orchards, and our thousands of acres of Manistee National Forest.

There are opportunities year-round to explore our county by foot, bicycle, motorcycle and auto, x-country ski, snowshoe, ATV, snowmobile, boat, kayak and canoe, as roads, trails, rivers and lakes crisscross throughout the county. You can even explore the county by air. Use this official tourism site in Manistee County as your complete tourism resource for traveling to Manistee and Northwest Michigan.

Explore the Regions of Manistee County

In all of our regions, an appreciation of adventure melds with a love of nature and an entrepreneurial spirit. Whether large or small, our lodging properties, restaurants, shops and businesses — many owner-operated by multiple generations — are staffed by area residents focused on hospitality and customer service. Our festivals, events and activities in each region will take you back to a simpler time.

Explore the North CoastSmall communities and coastal living is what the North Coast is all about. Explore the miles of Lake Michigan shoreline along with inland lakes and streams of Onekama, Arcadia and Bear Lake.

Explore the North WoodsExtreme sports and outdoor adventures are abundant in the North Woods. With drag ways, ORV trails and some of the best snowmobiling in the region, there is plenty to explore in the North Woods.

Explore River CountryPaddling rivers and top fishing streams are in full supply in the River Country. With three primary rivers, white water opportunities and world record fishing, River Country is an outdoor adventurers dream.

Try A Self-Guided Tour in Manistee County

We have taken the guess work out of traveling in Manistee County with our self-guided tour series. We have compiled 15 self-guided tours so far and continue to add more each year as you, our loyal travelers, provide feedback on how you want to explore our region. Browse our latest tours below.